-
Vacuum Sealing your Food
Read more….: Vacuum Sealing your FoodHi everyone, it’s Paps here! As ‘Director in charge of frozen food’ I thought I would tell you about one of my favourite pieces of kitchen equipment – the vacuum sealer. I bought one of these a couple of years ago in Lidl for about 20 quid and honestly, it has transformed the way we…
-
OMG – Paps is ill !!!
Read more….: OMG – Paps is ill !!!Oh Brilliant – ‘Man-flu’ has struck and it’s looking like I am going to become a full time nurse! So……It’s looking like we will be having something from the freezer today. What about ‘Spicy meatballs with spaghetti?’ – Sorted. I have added the recipe. Wish me luck! Jam Jam xxxx
-
The Family Breakfast….Big Meal & Leftover Ideas.
Read more….: The Family Breakfast….Big Meal & Leftover Ideas.Ok……so this is what happened: The family decided they would like to have breakfast at Jam Jams. We were looking at us, our 3 daughters + partners and 3 grandchildren (Gremmos) so 11 in total. I tried to swerve them into having something simple (croissants, toast, brioche etc.) but that didn’t work…they wanted a full…
-
Sometimes….things don’t quite go to plan!
Read more….: Sometimes….things don’t quite go to plan!In my post yesterday, Lunch with Best Friends I mentioned that I was making a honeycomb and salted caramel cheesecake……well……let me give you a little background here: In the week we went with our daughter and son-in law (Larah & Sean) to our local pub in Mayfield – The Rose and Crown. We love it…
-
Lunch with Best Friends
Read more….: Lunch with Best FriendsWe had these wonderful people (Jason and Kerry) over for lunch yesterday. On the menu…chicken satay, devilled eggs & homemade pate on crostini just to start with! Then we had a homemade badger (No….not the black & white, furry mammal). This is a dish that I have been making for ages – really tasty, easy…
-
Hi….It’s Paps Here!
Read more….: Hi….It’s Paps Here!I thought I would take the opportunity to introduce myself and explain my role in Jam Jam’s Kitchen. I used to be called “the commie chef” but have since been demoted to kitchen porter (as Jam didn’t like having the word ‘Chef’ anywhere in my title)! As the porter, I am responsible for general ‘dog’s…
-
Last Minute…. “Jam Jam Can You Have The Gremmos?”
Read more….: Last Minute…. “Jam Jam Can You Have The Gremmos?”So….had call from Larah (daughter) last night! “Jam Jam…. please can you come stay with the Gremmos tomorrow night?” Obviously this means we have to take Corton and Fuzzy – fortunately Winston is already there as Pod (Ava – first grandchild) likes to have him to stay from time to time. Actually, she would like…
-
Feeling Better
Read more….: Feeling BetterSo it’s Saturday! Normally, I would be in the kitchen creating something! But not today! Having felt rubbish all week, I now have to catch up. So first job, I had a pot of paint delivered Monday and haven’t even put a brush in it! This is how the family knew that Jam Jam was…
-
Leftover Roast Lamb Pie
Read more….: Leftover Roast Lamb PieI mentioned in a previous post that I was cooking roast lamb and as I expected, I had loads of lamb leftover and roasted veg! As per bloody usual, still cooking for 6….. but what am I supposed to do when Paps goes bargain hunting? So, not wanting to waste the lamb, the veggies and…
-
Roast Lamb Shoulder
Read more….: Roast Lamb ShoulderNow, this doesn’t sound too ‘budget’ – but in my defence, Paps bought a couple of these from Tesco when they were half price and bunged them in the freezer. So I got a 2.1 kilo joint for £14! Anyway, I am going to do this with some roasted carrots & parsnips that I have…
